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Direct Democracy in play for the environment
Needed when our "representatives" are only representing Big$...
Direct Democracy Tackles Fracking, GMOs, Pesticides on Election Day
"Voters in cities and states across the United States will vote on a number of ballot propositions affecting the environment on Tuesday, November 4.
Initiatives Would Ban Fracking and Address Management Public Water Resources...
Initiatives Would Label or Ban GMOs...
Initiatives Would Affect Pesticide Use, Mining, Transportation, and More..."
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2014/10/12644/direct-democracy-tackles-fracking-gmos-pesticides-election-day